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Chronic Illness items (Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, chronic pain)
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items This list is useful for people with Ehlers-Danlos, POTS, and any other chronic illnesses. These all work perfectly as gifts as well! Chronically ill people like me will feel valued and supported!
Sections
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General Supplies
Ehlers Danlos/joint/mobility support
POTS supplies
Chronic Pain
General Supplies
This includes common items for daily life (vitamins, supplements, etc.)
Liquid IV is perfectly form vitulated to include vitamins, sodium, and electrolytes to provide constant absorbed hydration
Liquid I.V. - Faster Hydration Than Water Alone
Vitassium chews are perfect for immediate, on the go, relief from dysautonomia, dizziness, and dehydration
Vitassium (fast-acting electrolyte capsules)
Vitamin C is critical to help with tissue repair and promote healthiness since many chronically ill patients tend to have lower levels of vitamin C
Vitamin C
Vitamin B-12 is essential for chronic fatigue, there have been studies in POTS patients and Ehlers Danlos patients where B-12 levels have turned out to be relatively low
Vitamin B-12
Apple watches are very helpful in tracking heart rate, fitness/exercise, and are convenient in giving warnings when body temperature is too hot, or even when one's heart rate is too high or low
Watch - Apple
Soles are perfect because they add more support, can help with pain, and are suitable for standing for long periods of time.
Shoe Inserts/soles
Medical ID bracelets are very easy to attain and can be worn at any time in the event of an emergency. This can help a chronically ill person get the help they need and the right accomodations/considerations during emergency situations.
Medical ID Bracelet
Seat cushions add a good amount of support in order to not fatigue muscles and help prevent dislocations
Seat Cushions
Ehlers Danlos/joint/mobility support
This list includes a range of mobility aids/supports, and any other helpful tools
Knee compressions help with knee support, stabilization, and can help with blood circulation as well.
UFlex Athletics Knee Compression Sleeve Support
KT tape is ideal for helping support joints after dislocations, or during days that joints feel more loose.
KT Tape Official Site | Therapeutic Kinesiology Tape
Hand support is helpful for students who take notes, for office jobs, driving, etc. It helps stabilize the wrist and provides compression in order to reduce joint pain.
ACE™ Brand Energizing Hand Support
Ring splints help prevent hypermobile hands from dislocating, subluxating, and hyperextending.
Ring Splints
Hinged knee braces are ideal because it prevents hyperextension, provides a lot of support, and keeps the knee in place.
Knee Braces
Shoulders tend to hurt in the morning due to tossing and turning in sleep. Therefore shoulder compressions keep shoulder in place and reduce pain.
Shoulder Compression
Folding canes are compact and convinent for travel and for when flare ups happen mid day. This is also an affordable option for people who are first trying out a cane.
Folding Cane
POTS supplies
The main supplies for POTS are listed under general supplies, but here some extras.
Not only are these compression socks stylish, but very useful to promote blood circulation in order to help with dysautonomia.
Compression Socks for POTS
Nausea is a common symptom of POTS, therefore it is good to keep on hand some nausea medication. Here are some of the most common over the counter medications.
Medications for Nausea
Cold and Hot packs are perfect for combating a migraine or muscle aches that happen due to POTS.
Reusable Hot and Cold Gel Ice Packs
Chronic Pain
This helps combat chronic pain in general.
Tiger balm is safe, quick, and effective to help with joint pain, aches, and more.
Tiger Balm US - Proven Pain Relief
A TENS unit helps combat pain and can be used as therapy in conjunction with exercise and physical therapy.
Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
Heating pads are a quick way to help with pain on the go and at home.
Heating Pad
Resistance bands are extremely helpful in building muscle and can be used anywhere! These are a great way to start with small exercises to help reduce chronic pain and other symptoms over time.
Finger Resistance Bands
As stated previously, resistance bands are perfect for slow and controlled workouts. These bands come in all different types of resistances (from mild resistance to stronger resistance).
Fit Simplify Resistance Loop Exercise Bands